Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatrics (Ghent University)

Department GE35 – Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Ghent University Position Overview Ghent University is offering a full-time doctoral fellow position (PhD) within the field of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, focusing on non-invasive diagnostic tools for liver disease in children with obesity. Occupancy rate: 100% Vacancy type: Research staff Degree required: Master in Medicine Application deadline: 15 June 2026, 23:59 Start date: 01/08/2026 or 01/09/2026 Research Context This PhD project is embedded in: Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Prof. Ruth De Bruyne) Hepatology Research Unit (Dr. Sander Lefere) The research focuses on improving diagnosis and risk stratification of paediatric liver disease in obesity using non-invasive methods. Your Tasks You will: Conduct scientific research toward a PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences Recruit paediatric patients in clinical settings Perform non-invasive liver assessments Collect and analyse clinical datasets Support and guide patients during liver MRI examinations Contribute to imaging data analysis Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and external hospitals in West and East Flanders Work closely with a study nurse responsible for patient recruitment Supervise Master’s thesis students Publish and disseminate research findings What We Are Looking For Master’s degree in Medicine Strong interest in paediatrics and/or hepatology Good academic performance during Master’s studies Strong motivation for scientific research Independent, structured, and problem-solving mindset Strong communication and teaching skills Fluency in English and Dutch (Dutch is important for patient interaction) Ability to work both independently and in a team Category B driving licence preferred What We Offer Full-time doctoral fellowship (12-month initial contract, extendable up to 48 months after positive evaluation) Start date: August or September 2026 Net fellowship equivalent to AAP salary (tax-free under conditions) Benefits include: 36 days of annual leave + bridge days Bicycle allowance Eco vouchers Training and development opportunities Broad academic and clinical research environment Application Process Send application to: ???? sander.lefere@ugent.be Required documents: CV Copy of diploma (if available) Motivation letter Late applications are not accepted. Contact Dr. Sander Lefere – sander.lefere@ugent.be Prof. Ruth De Bruyne – ruth.debruyne@uzgent.be If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Department GE35 – Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Ghent University

Position Overview

Ghent University is offering a full-time doctoral fellow position (PhD) within the field of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, focusing on non-invasive diagnostic tools for liver disease in children with obesity.

Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy type: Research staff
Degree required: Master in Medicine
Application deadline: 15 June 2026, 23:59
Start date: 01/08/2026 or 01/09/2026

Research Context

This PhD project is embedded in:

Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Prof. Ruth De Bruyne)
Hepatology Research Unit (Dr. Sander Lefere)

The research focuses on improving diagnosis and risk stratification of paediatric liver disease in obesity using non-invasive methods.

Your Tasks

You will:

Conduct scientific research toward a PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences
Recruit paediatric patients in clinical settings
Perform non-invasive liver assessments
Collect and analyse clinical datasets
Support and guide patients during liver MRI examinations
Contribute to imaging data analysis
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and external hospitals in West and East Flanders
Work closely with a study nurse responsible for patient recruitment
Supervise Master’s thesis students
Publish and disseminate research findings

What We Are Looking For

Master’s degree in Medicine
Strong interest in paediatrics and/or hepatology
Good academic performance during Master’s studies
Strong motivation for scientific research
Independent, structured, and problem-solving mindset
Strong communication and teaching skills
Fluency in English and Dutch (Dutch is important for patient interaction)
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Category B driving licence preferred

What We Offer

Full-time doctoral fellowship (12-month initial contract, extendable up to 48 months after positive evaluation)
Start date: August or September 2026
Net fellowship equivalent to AAP salary (tax-free under conditions)